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Newton's Apple
1983 · TV series · documentary · 30 min episodes · 15 seasons
Newton's Apple is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from 1983 to 1999. The show's title is based on the rumor of Isaac Newton sitting under a tree and an apple falling near him—or, more popularly, on his head—prompting him to ponder what makes things fall, leading to the development of his theory of gravitation. The show was produced by Twin Cities Public Television. For most of the run, the show's theme song was Ruckzuck by Kraftwerk, later remixed by Absolute Music. Later episodes of the show featured an original song. An occasional short feature appeared called "Science of the Rich and Famous" in which celebrities appeared to explain a science principle.
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That cone always reminds me of Season 1 of 'Newton's Apple' ... opening theme. (It was changed for Season 2. )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWIrDST8TcY
Everything thing old is new again. Does anyone else remember the kids show Newton's Apple? One of the segments was called Newton's Lemons featuring products that were duds. I remember seeing an electric scooter being shown in that segment, using old black and white film of the product in action.
I thought it was great at the time and still think electric scooters are a great idea.